Ariel Sharon, Israeli General, Defense Minister, Foreign Minister, Prime Minister, Dead At 85
After eight years in a coma, Ariel Sharon has passed away.
Gates Insulted Obama Predicted Gates’ Actions
Dave Weigel has identified “The funniest part of Robert Gates’ very serious new memoir.”
Israel Appoints First Female Battalion Commander [UPDATED]
The IDF has finally put a woman in command of a battalion. They’re decades behind American forces.
American Studies Association Israel Boycott is Righteous but Wrongheaded
While I concur with the “intent, justice, legality, and morality” of the decision, I nonetheless oppose it.
No Previously Published Works Will Enter Into US Public Domain Between Now and 2019
No previously published works have entered the US Public Domain since 1978. And none are scheduled to enter until 1923. So what are we missing?
War On Christmas Update: Dreaming Of A White Santa And Jesus Edition
The Fox News Channel created “War On Christmas” officially entered the absurd zone last week.
On Iran, Diplomacy Beats Containment, And Containment Is Smarter Than Military Action
There are many choices in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program there are many choices, but some are better than others.
No, The Iranian Nuclear Program Deal Isn’t Like Munich
The opponents of the temporary deal reached in Geneva have been making some ridiculous historical analogies.
Congress Trying To Undercut Obama’s Iran Deal?
Some Members of Congress are talking about pushing a bill imposing new sanction on Iran despite the deal reached in Geneva yesterday.
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
We spend more per capita than any other country in the world and yet we are outperformed on a key metric, life expectancy, by a large number of countries
U.S., World Powers, Reach Temporary Nuclear Deal With Iran
Small steps from both sides in the Iranian nuclear negotiations, but too early to say that we’ve reached a solution.
Deal On Iranian Nuclear Program Falls Apart, And That’s Mostly Not A Good Thing
Thanks largely to France, this weekend’s efforts to reach an interim deal on Iran’s nuclear program fell apart.
Progress On Iran Nuclear Deal?
Signs of some progress in the talks over Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
Swiss Report Supports Theory Yasser Arafat Was Poisoned, But Doesn’t Prove It
Was Arafat poisoned? A new report raises some questions, but answers none of them conclusively.
A U.S.-Saudi Rift, Or Just A Saudi Temper Tantrum?
Relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia seem to have soured in recent years.
U.S. Freezes A Portion Of Military Aid To Egypt
The U.S. sends a mostly weak signal to the Egyptian military.
U.S. President, Iranian President Speak For First Time Since 1979
President Obama spoke with Iranian President Rouhani today, the first such contact between the nations in 34 years.
Obama Didn’t Try To Scare Americans Over Syria, Except When He Did
:Like his predecessors, President Obama’s speech last night exaggerated the threat that Syria poses in order to sell his plan to American voters.
Obama’s Syria Plan As Confused As Ever
President Obama’s plans in Syria are as unclear as they were before he spoke last night.
Obama Syria Speech Instant Reaction
I’ve been up since 3 am and drinking since 6 pm, so my reaction to a presidential war speech at 9 am may not be the definitive word
“Sending A Message” To Iran Is Not A Good Reason To Attack Syria
Bombing Country B to “send a message” to Country A is not a valid argument for bombing Country B.
Obama’s Hamlet Act
The president’s public dithering on Syria is drawing jeers from friend and foe alike.
If We Do Attack Syria, What’s Next?
Some questions that the Administration needs to answer before attacking Syria.
Obama’s Failed Middle East Strategy
Walter Russell Mead explains why a well intentioned, carefully crafted and consistently pursued grand strategy failed.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Another Brick In The Wall Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
America Has Options in Egypt
Andrew Bacevich argues, persuasively, that “absence of leverage does not preclude options” with respect to Egypt.
Former Obama Adviser Goes To Work For British Conservatives
The architect of President Obama’s re-election campaign is going to work for the Tories.
State Department: Avoid Planet Earth, There Be Terrorists There
Al Qaeda may be up to something, so take no chances.
U.S. Aid Will Flow To Egypt Despite Coup, Because We Won’t Call It A Coup
Not surprisingly, the United States is not going to place aid to Egypt’s military in legal jeopardy by calling this month’s events a coup.
Lindsey Graham Wants War With Iran By September
Lindsey Graham is playing cynical political games with a dangerous part of the world.
Transgender Soldiers Next Barrier
Last month, a retired Navy SEAL came out as transgender. Those still in uniform, however, must serve in silence.
John Kerry Leads America’s Latest Quixotic Quest For Middle East Peace
Secretary of State Kerry becomes the latest American official to wade into the Middle East’s longest lasting quagmire.
If This Samantha Power Video Is The Next “Big Controversy”, Will It Be The Right Controversy?
Some thoughts on a decade old video in which Samantha Power speculates on actions to take against an unfolding genocide.
IRS “Lookout Lists” Also Included Liberal Groups. So, Was It Bipartisan “Targeting?”
A new round of documents from the IRS, that aren’t really new, doesn’t really change the basic narrative on the IRS “targeting” story.
